6th grade Rock Transformation Study Guide

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface that can cool and solidify to form igneous rock.

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How is igneous rock formed?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies, either below the surface (intrusive) or above the surface (extrusive).

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What processes contribute to the formation of metamorphic rock?

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Plate motion, subduction, and uplift contribute to the formation of metamorphic rock.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments, which can include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.

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How does the sun's energy contribute to sedimentary rock formation?

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The sun's energy helps in the weathering and erosion of rocks, which produces sediments that can accumulate to form sedimentary rock.

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Can sediments be created from metamorphic rock?

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Yes, sediments can be created from the weathering and erosion of metamorphic rock.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock forms from cooled magma, while sedimentary rock forms from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle, often leading to the formation of metamorphic rock.

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What is uplift in geology?

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Uplift is the process that raises rocks and sediments to higher elevations, often exposing them to weathering and erosion.